Several of the performances will also feature post-concert culinary receptions designed by Food Network Chef Lance Nitahara.

Each reception will have a three to four course hors d'oeuvre menu, including potato crusted hamachi with celery remoulade and a cherry blossom terra cotta.

"All of it is French-Japanese fusion," Masur said. "It's not just the visual, the theme's been incorporated in the taste as well."

Over 80 artists will perform throughout the festival, including the Adam Brinbaum Trio, which will cover Debussy's most popular works with a jazz twist on June 23 at 7:30 p.m at the Eyebeam Art+ Technology Center, 540 W. 21st St.

The fest will also host a series of free shows at noon throughout the week at Union Square Park, Hudson River Park and the High Line.

The multimedia shows will move beyond music, organizers said. Japanese visual artist Makoto Fujimura will combine a piano performance with projected images as part of Messiaen Enveloped at the Dillon Gallery, 555 W 25th St., on June 17th at 5 p.m.

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